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    Much Ambition Ambition is the strong desire to do or achieve something with hard work and determination; it is an excellent quality to have. Macbeth is a tragic play written by Shakespeare. In Macbeth there are several important themes‚ but the most important theme throughout the play is ambition. In many cases ambition is a very important and a powerful tool‚ but in this play ambition became destructive. Macbeth’s ambition led to his tragic downfall; ambition drove Lady Macbeth mad‚ ambition changed

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    English Language: Shakespeare: Macbeth (CA) ------------------------------------------------- A major conflict in Macbeth is the struggle between his ambition and his sense of right and wrong. Explore how conflict arises in Macbeth after the first prophecy proves true particular reference to Act 1 and act 2 Macbeth is a famous play by William Shakespeare known for its violence. The story begins as one of a loyal and honorable hero of Scotland. However‚ Macbeth’s character changes gradually during

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    Football: A Game of Dangers Imagine being out on a field in the high heat of a summer afternoon. In full pads and a helmet‚ getting ready to start a 2 hour game. Teenagers of various heights and weights‚ all running at each other defending the football. Massive linemen collide with lean running backs. Players running back and forth a 100 yard field. Now imagine being tackled‚ being tack to the ground by one or more other players. Helmets colliding‚ ankles twisting‚ and backs smacking the ground

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    predetermines their existence. I believe that Macbeth deserved his fate more than any other characters in the play. He had full control of what happened through his actions‚ if he hadn’t been so morally weak and ambitious none of the problems that occurred would have. For Macbeth to have lasted a lot longer being king his head need not be so full with jealousy‚ selfishness‚ pride and other evil traits. This is why I believe Macbeth deserved his fate. Macbeth is initially seen as a great soldier‚ a fearless

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    a once normal woman turn into an invidious and manipulative person? In William Shakespeares’ Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth’s manipulation is the catalyst that gets the story rolling. Her dominance over Macbeth illustrates the theme‚ gender equal power. By undermining his weaknesses and usurping his masculinity‚ Lady Macbeth effectively facilitates a shift in power; the masculine loses its domination as Macbeth falls prey to Lady’s Macbeth’s abusive ways. Her ruthlessness ultimately brings about both Macbeth’s

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    matter with Macbeth. He should‚ says his wife‚ "look like the innocent flower‚ / But be the serpent under’t" (1.5.65-66). Macbeth answers‚ "We will speak further" (1.5.71)‚ but if he intends to appear noncommittal‚ he hasn’t fooled his wife. She tells him that all he has to do is put on a pleasant face‚ and "Leave all the rest to me" (1.5.73). With that‚ the partners in crime hurry out to welcome the King they are going to kill. While King Duncan is having supper in Macbeth’s castle‚ Macbeth steps out

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    William Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’ is definitely a memorable play that has enduring ideas for the audience - even for a modern day 20th century audience. The play‚ written in the 16th century is an explanation upon the nature of appearance vs reality‚ guilt and conscience and loyalty. In both the play and Polanski’s film version of ‘Macbeth’ the audience are led to question the values of our own modern lives that are portrayed by such powerful figures as Lady Macbeth who manipulates her husband

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    The Loyalty of Masculinity In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth the main theme of loyalty is explored throughout the play by main characters. Loyalty can be defined as faithfulness or unwavering devotion to a person or cause. Duncan‚ Banquo‚ Macduff and Macbeth are all essential characters who are given opportunities to express their loyalty‚ however it is the different ways in which these characters choose to be loyal or disloyal that shape the play as a whole. It is the character’s loyalty and/or

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    and doctors are debating whether or not this is an appropriate device for safe technology. Studies and other sources have shown that cell phones can affect human health‚ psychological functions‚ and safety. Therefore‚ cell phones pose a definite danger to the society. Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy‚ a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation‚ which can be absorbed by tissues closest to where the phone is held‚ according to the National Cancer Institute (1). Although there is

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    Ambition is the desire to achieve something for example the determination to achieve success. Ambition can clearly be seen as a corrupting force in the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare. Macbeth is a brave and loyal Thane of King Duncan but after a chance meeting with the Three Witches becomes cruel and develops and insatiable thirst for power. On the other hand in the film ‘Gattaca’ directed by Andrew Niccol ambition is a chance for the main character Vincent to develop and overcome barriers

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